Prof. Shubing Dai at Northwest A&F University, China
Professional Profile👨🎓
👨🏫 Summary
Prof. Shubing Dai is an Associate Professor at Northwest A&F University, specializing in Hydraulic Engineering. With a background in Hydraulics and River Dynamics, he has published over 20 research papers and actively participated in over 20 research projects. His work primarily focuses on urban flood management, hydraulic structures, and water flow dynamics. He is also an active member of key professional organizations, including the China Society for Hydroelectric Engineering and the International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR).
🎓 Education
Prof. Dai began his academic career at Northwest A&F University, where he earned his Bachelor’s (2008–2012) and Master’s (2012–2015) degrees in Hydraulic and Hydroelectric Engineering. He then pursued a Ph.D. in Hydraulics and River Dynamics at Dalian University of Technology (2016–2021). Additionally, he worked as a visiting scholar at the University of La Coruña in Spain (2024).
💼 Professional Experience
Prof. Dai has extensive professional experience, both in academia and industry. He currently serves as an Associate Professor at Northwest A&F University and the Department Secretary of the Hydraulic Engineering Department. He also previously worked as an Assistant Engineer at the Changjiang Survey, Planning, and Design Institute (2015–2016), contributing to several major hydropower and hydraulic engineering projects.
📚 Academic Contributions
Prof. Dai is an active contributor to the academic community, serving as a reviewer for several leading journals such as Journal of Hydrology and Physics of Fluids. He also serves as an editorial board member for an international journal. His research focuses on water resources, hydraulic structures, and flow dynamics, with over 20 published papers and several high-impact research projects.
🔧 Technical Skills
Prof. Dai has developed a range of technical skills, including:
- Hydraulic Engineering: Focus on energy dissipation and optimization of flood discharge systems.
- Urban Flooding & Drainage: Expertise in urban drainage system design, stormwater management, and flood mitigation.
- Flow Dynamics: Proficient in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and non-steady flow simulations for hydraulic applications.
- Hydropower Engineering: In-depth research on dam-break flood modeling, hydraulic structures, and their interactions with water flow.
👩🏫 Teaching Experience
As a dedicated educator, Prof. Dai mentors master’s students and teaches courses on fluid dynamics, hydraulic modeling, and water resource management. He is also responsible for the administration of the Water Resources and Hydroelectric Engineering department at Northwest A&F University, playing a key role in curriculum development and academic planning.
🔬 Research Interests
Prof. Dai’s research interests are focused on:
- Hydraulic Engineering: Research on energy dissipation in hydraulic structures and optimization of flood discharge processes.
- Flood Disaster Management: Urban flood management, drainage systems, and dam-break flood evolution.
- Non-steady Flow & Hydrodynamics: Investigating the dynamics of free-surface flows, wave behavior, and non-constant flow conditions in hydraulic systems.
🔍 Research Projects
Prof. Dai leads and participates in several important research projects, such as:
- City Flood and Drainage Systems Simulation (2022–2025)
- Optimization of Urban Drainage Under Extreme Rainfall Conditions (2023–2025)
- Dam-Break Flood Evolution and Structural Interaction Studies (2024–2026)
He is also involved in national and regional projects on hydraulic structure optimization, flood forecasting, and water resource management.
📖Top Noted Publications
Authors: Dai, S., Liu, X., Zhang, K., Liu, H., Jin, S.
Journal: Physics of Fluids
Year: 2024
Authors: Dai, S., Hou, J., Jin, S., Hou, J., Liu, G.
Journal: Journal of Hydrology
Year: 2023
Authors: Dai, S., Ma, Y., Zhang, K.
Journal: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Year: 2022
Authors: Dai, S., Jin, S.
Journal: Physics of Fluids
Year: 2022
Authors: Dai, S., Jin, S., Qian, C., Ma, Y., Liang, C.
Journal: Urban Water Journal
Year: 2021